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Kurt Loedige is a research professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Western Ontario. His lab focuses on developing innovative tools for gene editing and synthetic biology. He employs evolutionary, genetic, structural, and biochemical approaches to design, test, and optimize CRISPR-based nucleases for precise and efficient gene editing. The applications of these tools include enabling genome editing in eukaryotic algae, controlling microbial populations, and contributing to treatments for human diseases. His recent publications highlight significant advancements in genetic entanglement and biocontainment, as well as groundbreaking work in using algae for COVID-19 receptor binding domain diagnostics, which was recognized among the Top 100 papers in 2022 by Scientific Reports.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.